Growth Parameters and Protein Content of Yeast Saccharomyces Cerevisiae on Increasing Concentration of Cadmium (Cd)

Abstract

The paper presents an effect of Cadmium(Heavy metal) on growth characteristics and protein content of yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The review of literature on effect of heavy metals on living organisms gives the information about their toxicity and reduction in growth of organism. Lead is a common heavy metal and mankind has known its utility for centuries. It shows toxic effects when accumulated by organism. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is selected for experiment as it is easy to grow in normal laboratory conditions. The study may predict the use of S.cerevisiae in controlling metal ion concentration in the environment.